The New England Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs when the new NFL league year begins next week, according to a person familiar with the decision. Diggs led the team with more than 1,000 receiving yards in his lone season with New England but faces legal allegations and a sizable contract that the team will avoid by releasing him.
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Mike Tomlin steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach
After 19 seasons marked by consistency, accountability and historic success, Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers following a lopsided wild-card playoff loss to the Houston Texans. His departure closes a tenure defined by a Super Bowl title, never posting a losing season and setting a standard of integrity and leadership that reshaped both the franchise and the NFL coaching landscape.
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Mike Tomlin steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach
Mike Tomlin’s 19-year tenure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers comes to an end after a disappointing playoff loss. A look at his legacy.
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Once a fan, always a fan
Despite a disappointing 44-10 loss to the Texans, Ravens fans remain devoted to their team and are determined to show up and support them through the tough times.
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Young Successful Leaders Incorporated to Receive $50,000 Huddle Up for Health Grant from CareFirst and Baltimore Ravens
CareFirst and the Baltimore Ravens have awarded Young Successful Leaders Inc. (YSLI) a $50,000 grant to expand its mental health, violence prevention and youth development programs in Baltimore.
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Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will face off for a berth in the AFC championship game
Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will face off against each other in the AFC divisional round for a spot in the AFC championship game.
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Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore’s most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40
Jacoby Jones, a former NFL receiver and Super Bowl champion, has died at the age of 40 after playing for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Lamar Jackson and Ravens pull away in the second half to beat Texans 34-10 and reach AFC title game
By Noah TristerAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson had already done plenty of running by the time he reached the end zone in the fourth quarter. Apparently, he still had quite a bit of energy, leaping past the photographers and disappearing into the tunnel in a celebration that seemed cathartic for the All-Pro […]
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Ravens-Texans preview: 5 players to watchÂ
By Cordell WoodlandSpecial to the AFRO The No. 1-seeded Baltimore Ravens (13-4) will host the Houston Texans (10-7) on Jan. 20 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs at M&T Bank Stadium (4:30 p.m./ESPN). It’s the second meeting between the teams this season. The Ravens are hoping for a similar outcome to their first […]